Business
Emerging, Collaborating, Leading: from Baltics to Balkans
Description
The panel “Emerging, Collaborating, Leading: from Baltics to Balkans” will bring together tech leaders from Lithuania, Northern Macedonia, Poland, Turkey, and Ukraine.
They share different histories but face similar challenges — from building resilient ecosystems to establishing strong global partnerships. Speakers will discuss how emerging markets can break through and become global leaders by fostering collaboration and mutual support.
The conversation will highlight practical success stories, cross-border cooperation, and opportunities for startups and innovative businesses.
It’s about shaping a future where the united voices of emerging countries have a powerful impact on the global innovation map.
Speakers
Aleksandar Stamboliev
CEO & Co-Founder, BAU Accelerator
Ömer Hantal
Chief Innovation Optimizer, Fark Labs
Laima Balciune
CEO, Sunrise Tech Park
Marcin Chruściel
Director, Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy, Poland
Yana Paladiieva
Team Lead, Head of Innovation Ecosystem Development at WIN2EDIH